Luke 10:40
but Martha was distracted by the many preparations that she was making. So she went up to Jesus and said, “Master, do you approve of my sister’s leaving me to make preparations alone? Tell her to help me.”
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In Context
39She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Master’s feet, and listened to his teaching;
41“Martha, Martha,” replied the Master, “you are anxious and trouble yourself about many things;
Cross References
Matthew 14:15In the evening the disciples came up to him, and said, “This is a lonely spot, and the day is now far advanced; send the crowds away so that they can go to the villages, and buy themselves food.”
Mark 3:21When his relatives heard of it, they went to take charge of him, for they said that he was out of his mind.
Luke 12:29And you – do not be always seeking what you can get to eat or what you can get to drink; and do not waver.
Matthew Henry on Luke 10:39-42
Martha and Mary. 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about… Read the whole commentary →